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Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum - Members of the Statutory Core Forum

Members List

Member Name

Representation
(Peer Group)

Background

Watson Bell
wat-bell@msm.com

Outdoor Access Users

Involved in community and active walker.
Currently a Land Use Consultant

Dr Janet Trythall
trythallj@onetel.com

 

Outdoor Access Users

Interested in the environment and a keen hill walker, walker and mountain biker. Current member of Scotways. As a Doctor this member is well aware of physical fitness benefits

Rita Marks
ritamarys@amserve.com

Outdoor Access Users

Member of Moray Tourist Forum and owner of a B&B establishment. Actively involved in the local community and a keen walker with an interest in wildlife.

Simon Jacyna
simon_jacyna@hotmail.com

Outdoor Access Users

A keen horse rider and member of the Moray Equestrian Access Group. Currently employed as a forestry consultant

Honor Reid/Iain Stephen

Outdoor Access Users

Members of the Moray Access Panel for the Disabled. Two names to ensure a representative will always be able to attend meetings

John G Fleming

Community Groups

Active walker and Chairman of Mortlach Area Leisure Trails Group. Active member of a number of other local community groups

James Cruickshanks

f.cruickshanks@hotmail.co.uk

Community Groups

Keen walker, runner and cyclist. Who is a Community Councillor of Heldon

Jean Oliver

Community Groups

Chairperson of Speyside Paths Network Group and a keen walker. This member takes active interest in local community and environmental matters

Mr D McConnell
dmmcconnel@supernet.com

 

Community Groups

Currently employed as a rural estate manager and chairman of Dyke Landward Community Council. Has been involved in developing local footpaths.

Jenny Gate
jenny_gate@hotmail.com

Community Groups

Retired skier, walker, cyclist and environmentalist. Formerly a head teacher with an interest in the local community. Previously active in a mountain rescue team and as a mountain leadership and canoe instructor

Peter H R Graham
pgraham@bidwells.co.uk

 

Landowners/Land Managers/Farmers

Currently employed as a land manager dealing with large areas within Moray. Member of the Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (S.R.P.B.A) which is an umbrella organisation representing landowners interests

Iain Green
iain.green@lineone.net

Landowners/Land Managers/Farmers

A farmer who has lived in Moray all his life. Currently branch chairman of the Moray branch of the National Farmers Union of Scotland (N.F.U.S.)

Alasdair Laing
alaing@logie.co.uk

 

Landowners/Land Managers/Farmers

Thirty years experience as a land manager. Experience in managing access and in environmental initiatives such as Grampian Forest Forum

Toby P Metcalfe
toby.metcalfe@smithsgore.co.uk

 

Landowners/Land Managers/Farmers

Extensively involved with land management throughout N E Scotland. Currently involved in developing access infrastructure on the Crown Estate

John MacLean

Landowners/Land Managers/Farmers

Farmer/Landowner who has lived in Moray all his life. Keen interest in the countryside. Has been involved in providing practical public access.

Councillor Linda Gorn
gornb@aol.com

Public Agencies

Councillor with the Moray Council

Kelley Birnie
kelley.birnie@snh.gov,uk

 

Public Agencies

Currently the Grampian Access Officer employed by Scottish Natural Heritage. Possesses detailed understanding of the Access Legislation and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code

Philip Whitfield

Phil.Whitfield@morestry.gsi.gov.uk

Public Agencies

Currently employed as District Manager for the Moray Forest Area. Actively involved on promoting access on F.C.S. Land

Barbara Stearn
barbara.stearn@nhs.net

 

Public Agencies

Currently employed by NHS Grampian as an Assistant Health Improvement Officer. Work is specifically concentrated at getting young people more active. And promoting the health improvement agenda through partnership working

Franziska Smith
f.smith@hient.co.uk

Public Acencies

Currently Development Manager with Highlands and Islands Enterprise Moray. Experienced in working with communities including financing and developing access projects

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Substitute Members List 
Member Name

Representation
(Peer Group)

Background

Peter L Cromar

peter.cromar@talk21.com

Outdoor Access User Secretary of the Fochabers 50+ walking group and member of Moravian Orienteering Club.

Barrie John Doherty

bj@mountainbiking.plus.com

Outdoor Access User Keen mountain biker and member of Moray Mountain Bike Club. Been involve in developing mountain biking trails in partnership with the Forestry Commission Scotland.

Ray Brumby

Sheila@brumac.freeserve.co.uk

Community Groups Founder Member of Speyside Paths Network Group involved in practical paths development and management. Members of the Moray Coast Voluntary Ranger Services. Involve with a number of other groups.

Hilary Lamont

 

Outdoor Access User Keen walker,cyclist and birdwatcher and member of the Scottish Council of the Scottish Council of the British Deer Society. Involved in environmental/conservation work including a member of the Moray sustainability Forum.

Jim Strachan

jim.strachan@moray.gov.uk

Landowners/Land Managers/Farmers Currently manager of Speyside Way Long Distance Route. Also a local farmer for twenty-five years.

David A Stewart

David.stewart23@btinternet.com

Landowners/Land Managers/Farmers Employed as estate manager for Balvenie Estate since 1979. Has been involved in developing a local paths network around Dufftown.

Iain Dunlop

Ian.Dunlop@visitscotland.com 

Public Agencies Employed by Visit Scotland, the agency which promotes Scotland as a tourist destination. Specifically interested in promoting green tourism in North East Scotland for which outdoor access in a key element.

Cath Clark

cath.clark@pathsforall.org.uk

Public Agencies Employed as a Development Officer with the Paths for AKK Partnership. Specifically advise Councils in exercise of their outdoor access duties and supports initiatives to improve, manage and promote access on the grounds.
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